Thursday, June 16, 2011

Gina K Designs Hop

Good morning, sunshine! Members of Gina K.'s Design Team have come together to host a hop today with cards and projects featuring a masculine theme, perfect for Father's Day, it's THIS Sunday, are you ready??

If you came from Lee Murphy's awesome blog, you're at the right place. If not make sure to head over to StampTV where you will find a list of all those participating in today's hop.

I made a card using Theresa's "By the Sea" set on Pure Luxury White, coloring the lighthouse with Copics and sponging with Stormy Sky Distressing ink to make the water and cloudy sky.

I cut out and popped up the seagull. Mat and base are Lipstick Red and Little Boy Blue. I used a piece of torn Tan Leather CS to continue the shore along the front and added a few colored shells snipped from "A Year of Borders".

Now please head on over to the lovely and talented Sharon Harnist's blog to see what she's sharing with you today! Thank you for visiting!

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39 comments:

  1. Theresa MomberJune 16, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Stunning card, Mel! The seashells are the perfect touch!!!

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  2. Giovana June 16, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Woe Mel! Your card is fantastic. The scene is so real!

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  3. RavengirlJune 16, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    This is beautiful Melanie! I love the cloudy sky look you achieved!

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  4. Karen (TLgirl353)June 16, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Melanie- This is a prefect masculine card! Your sky is amazing!

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  5. CarolinaJune 16, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    What a breathtaking scene you created here Mel - love it!!!

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  6. Cat TidwellJune 16, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    This is such a gorgeous scene Mel! I love how it looks like the sun is bursting through that cloudy sky! And your 'shoreline' you created!

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  7. joyJune 16, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Beautiful coloring on your card! Reminds me of the lighthouses in Maine.

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  8. Louise FoxJune 16, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Melanie, Your creations are always beautiful, but this card is particularly stunning! It has beautiful balance and color. Fantastic! Blessings.

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  9. Jeanette R. GravesJune 16, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Wonderful as always. You never fail to amaze me with you talent.

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  10. KaryJune 16, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Wow, wow, WOW!! Melanie, this is a breathtaking card!! Such a beautiful scene and so serene. I LOVE it!!

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  11. BeckyJune 16, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    This is stunning Mel, gorgeous coloring.

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  12. Verna AngerhoferJune 16, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    What an awesome scene card. It is filled with such a wonderful and beautiful reality. I love how you colored it. Any age man would love it.

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  13. jazy1mJune 16, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Awesome card. Love the color and my favorite the light house. Thanks so much for sharing our ideas.

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  14. Joyce ThurstonJune 16, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    awesome card. love the seagull flying off the card.

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  15. ParkerJune 16, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    The coloring and layout are great and the added forefront of tan with the seashell and starfish are fabulous additions.

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  16. alexJune 16, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Such a wonderful card, love the way you have created a lovely scene

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  17. Sharon HarnistJune 16, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    This is gorgeous and so vibrant, Mel!

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  18. CorinaJune 16, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Melanie that is just so beautiful

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  19. mamaleaJune 16, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I love the way you extended the shoreline with the torn paper. What a simple addition, but what a great impact it had. This card's a keeper for sure!

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  20. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Melanie, you had me with By The Sea. Great card, love the 3D seagull and the torn *sand* Beautiful! Oh and the seashells too! :)

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  21. Vicki DutcherJune 16, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Fabulous cloudy sky!!

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  22. richardbreaksJune 16, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Terrific job, girl!

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  23. JaniceAileenJune 16, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Melanie, I just love how your sky and water turned out! Way to go!

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  24. SandyJune 16, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Wonderful card. Love your sky!

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  25. PamJune 16, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    This is such a striking card. Don't know if I could accomplish but it does inspire me to try. Beautiful.

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  26. Ina GJune 16, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Lighthouses and seagulls seem to be it for Fathers Day cards but I really like the way you finished of the bottom of your card with the sand and shells etc.
    I also love THAT beautiful photo of you and your son after you were baptised. A picture tell a thousand words.

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  27. Lee June 16, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I love, love, LOVE that cloudy, stormy scene!!! Stunning!!

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  28. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    What a beautiful application of color on this card!!

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  29. SusanJune 16, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    That sky, those shells and the coordinated paper to go with the lighthouse -- a well planned, perfectly executed card.

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  30. NancyJune 16, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    You just blow my mind every time!! Fabulous card!

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  31. Donna BakerJune 16, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    gorgeous!!should be in a frame

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  32. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Very attractive card. Always love lighthouses!

    Joan
    MN

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  33. mjnixJune 17, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Very pretty,you did a great job with the sky...

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  34. TinaJune 17, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    LOVE this scene you created!!! GREAT sand at the bottom with your shells! LOVE the coloring as well!

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  35. GerryJune 17, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!! nice job

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  36. SueBJune 19, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    This lighthouse practically screams for the bright red treatment; I'm so glad to see you've colored it! Thanx for the inspiration! Great card!

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  37. Sue VanDeVusseJune 20, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Melanie, this is stunning! Beautiful shading/sponging on the sky.

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  38. Susan WhiteJune 23, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Beautiful Card Melanie!! Been a week since your last post so I suppose you having some Family Fun Time. Hope to see another project soon!

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  39. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Beautiful, Melanie!

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